Just re-reading this, and it reminded me of something I heard from a friend who also lived in Vegas, and the same from another friend in Reno. When you live there, much of the “Sin City” lustre is not as tempting. In fact can be more of a nuisance to a resident from what I have heard. So perhaps you are actually living the equivalent of the term “It is safest to be directly in the EYE of the storm.” Not sure if this is true or not, but It sounded good to me. LOL. I hope you are well and taking your new life (almost a year now) by storm. Oh wow, See what I did there? Totally by accident. No pun intended. Okay it must be late, I need sleep. Be well my friend.

Such a gifted unintended “punster”! LOL. Never thought about that. It makes sense- when the situation requires a strong fight we fight harder sometimes. Also wonder how much was motivated by the rebellious spirit we have! “I’ll show them!”, LOL. I’m just feeling so blessed this year, so much to be grateful for- I’m grateful I can be grateful!!! I hope you are well also. Thanks for the read and comment! Thanks for your encouragement!

Any time my friend. People who have seen the kinds of adversity we have should always be a good source of support as we are truly the only ones to have seen the things we have and come through the other side.(Each individual has their own story, but it is a common theme) Never forget the strength it takes to overcome the Demon addiction and take great pride in doing so each and every night that you go to bed clean and sober. Be well always.

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A journey can be described as the interim experience between two places. I consider the journey I’ve been on thus far in my life, and I find myself with a surprising level of peace with what has been, and hope for what is yet to be. I’m perplexed to see these words spilling onto this page, and to know they actually come from a place of genuineness inside of me. My journey, as most involved in the human experience, has been riddled with hardships. Unfortunately, those hardships have always upstaged the many simultaneous blessings I’ve known. I was always running so fast that I never really took time to appreciate the good things in my life… I mean, deeply appreciate them. Recognition and passing nods don’t count much for appreciation! As a person in long term recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction I am finding that ceasing my fast pace escape methods and embracing a slower speed is changing everything for the better. That's ALL God if ya know me!
A huge part of my journey includes spiritual growth and discovery. God and I are much more than acquaintances now, and what an amazing difference. I've always tried to do everything on my own (and what a royal mess). I'm listening to counsel now and learning surrender.
I hope people who visit here, by sharing in my experiences, past and present. Part of life is figuring things out as I go. We all have to go through hard times and grow and change accordingly. The fact that we are able to go “through” and reach the other side is a gift. There is much to grasp in this life. The concept of an open forum where people all over the planet can share their thoughts, ideas, and beliefs excites me. The collective-experiences of individuals navigating their own unique quests, combined with the added benefit of finding common threads within- how amazing! Hope you enjoy peeking inside my journey from time to time!
Blessings and Beauty,
Elizabeth